15
Plastic Injection Molds
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In the ultrasonic bath, preheat 1 part OmegaMold Release with 10 parts clean water
to a temperature of 165 - 180
˚F. If the components are extremely contaminated, you
may increase the dilution to a 1:5 ratio.
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Place the components into a basket, submerge into the bath, and clean for 30
– 60
minutes.
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Halfway through the cleaning process, turn the components 180
˚.
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Once the components are clean, remove them from the bath and immediately rinse
them with water that is the same temperature as the bath.
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Rinsing can also be achieved by placing the components into a secondary
bath that contains clean, filtered water which is the same temperature as the
cleaning bath.
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Blow off with compressed air.
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Due to the heat of the metal, after being removed from the bath, it will dry quickly, on
its own (
“flash dry”).
NOTE: Failure to completely rinse the components with hot water will cause the
detergents in the cleaning solution to remain on the components
’ surfaces.
Pistons
·
In the ultrasonic bath, preheat 1 part OmegaSupreme with 10 parts clean water to a
temperature of 155
˚F.
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Place the piston, face down, in the basket and submerge the basket into the bath.
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Presoak for 10 minutes. Once this is done, activate the ultrasound for 15 minutes.
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Remove the piston and use a wire brush to knock off any heavy carbon deposits.
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Submerge the basket into the bath gain, and clean for another 15 minutes.
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Rinse thoroughly
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NOTE: If aluminum scarring is present, stop the ultrasonic cleaning process.
